Los Angeles venue agrees to go veggie for Morrissey

Morrissey has been given a big meat-free boost as he prepares for his live comeback after illness after bosses at the Staples Center in Los Angeles agreed to go vegetarian for the rocker’s show on March 1.

The concert will mark the first time the 20,000-capacity venue goes all-veggie as all vendors will keep their meat products out of sight during the show – and the venue’s McDonald’s outlets will be shuttered.

According to a press release from Morrissey’s representative, the same request had previously been denied to Sir Paul McCartney.

The decision is a big win for animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who will benefit from a portion of ticket sales.

Morrissey plans to resume his North American tour on February 26 after canceling a string of dates to recover from a bleeding ulcer.